Learning to do any kind of home improvement on your own is going to save plenty of money throughout the years but that’s not the only reason to do it. It will also bring you a sense of satisfaction that you wouldn’t have been able to have by just paying someone to take care of the improvements around your home.
Unfortunately, not everything can be done with your hands. If you have a grant for roof replacement, that might come with the requirements of certain licensing but when it comes to a weekend project, there’s plenty you can do on your own. Unsure where to get your supplies and tools for the next improvement? Here’s some of the best home improvement stores found throughout the United States.
Home Depot
No matter where you are throughout the US, odds are good that you aren’t far from Home Depot. Success like that doesn’t happen overnight, but it happens because of the service and the products they deliver. If you’ve never been in one yourself, you can at least recognize their iconic orange lettering and you probably know where one is.
No matter the weekend improvement you’re looking to do, a place like Home Depot I’m going to have whatever you need to make sure the job is done easily and correctly.
Ace Hardware
As the commercials say, Ace is the friendly place. While typically smaller than your bigger home improvement stores, Ace is also probably a little more convenient to get to. You’re more likely to find these right within neighborhoods or in town itself.
While they don’t have the selection of bigger equipment their rivals due, it’s hard to beat the convenience when all you need is something small like a new hammer or a box of nails.
Floor & Décor
This is one of the newer companies on this list. As the name might imply ,they specialize in flooring above all else. When that’s the job you have in mind, why not head to those that specialize in it?
No matter what room in the house you are looking to spruce up, they have the floor for you, be it hardwood or laminate.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s is the main competitor to Home Depot and is going to offer just as much convenience with the same level of service. You’ll also be able to quickly find whatever you need, no matter the scope of the project.
Odds are, wherever there isn’t a Home Depot there will be a Lowe’s. Whichever store you end up at will serve you well for the job.
Harbor Freight
Harbor freight occupies a similar space to Ace hardware and these will often be located around town, like in a strip mall. The great angle of Harbor Freight is that they typically carry their own brand of items and that means without the middleman, the savings are passed on to you.
Their locations are also known for convenience, like Ace hardware, so it’ll be hard to beat heading somewhere else when it’s just one or two small items that you need to finish the job.